Latest RMA Reform News

Consultation launched on illustrative National Policy Direction
Certainty for Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui farmers
Achieving competitive urban land markets in new system
A more practical planning system for food and fibre production
Consultation opens on Hamilton City Operative District Plan provisions
Government to consider Headstart proposals
Consultation opens on Wellington heritage provisions
Better planning for growth and environment
Funding to boost resilient planning system
Bill passed to pave way for MCERT
New investigations into heritage and housing rules
Rule changes to support aquaculture
Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Fast-track approved project could deliver New Zealand’s largest wind farm
Legislation gives more flex for Auckland’s PC120
Bill Paves Way For MCERT
More flexibility for Auckland housing plan
More gigs, more goals, more growth: Eden Park planning restrictions eased
One year on, Fast-track is building NZ’s future
Making it easier to consent coastal activities, quarries and mines
Granny flat consent exemption takes effect
Updated National direction for Natural Hazards and Highly Productive Land
Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction changes
Planning reform bills pass first reading
New ministry to deliver better housing, transport, and environmental outcomes
Simpler, more cost-effective local government
Way forward for Christchurch housing growth
Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre
Next steps on Eden Park restrictions
Express lane for new supermarkets underway
Fast-track renewable energy project green-lit
Direction set for Auckland’s new housing plan
Second Fast-track Housing Development Project Gets Green Light
Government sets consent expectations to councils
First Fast-track housing project gets green light
Further detail on Auckland plan change
Kicking off Eden Park’s full potential
Infrastructure Minister to visit Australia
First Fast-track Project Approved
RMA reforms to deliver jobs and growth
Urgent economic action to protect exports
Speech to Building Nations 2025
Government to stop Council plan changes
Going for growth around the City Rail Link
Saying yes to housing growth
Full speed ahead for Fast-track projects
Decisions on Christchurch intensification plan
Enabling more housing: National direction on granny flats and papakāinga